China Daily reported today (September 23): "The head of the U.S. Congressional delegation to China warned on Tuesday (September 23) that there may be a 'risk of miscalculation' between the militaries of the United States and China as defense technology develops rapidly."
Comments: The statement by the团长 Adam Smith essentially reflects the U.S. direct response to the changing balance of military power between the U.S. and China. In the context of the Fujian aircraft carrier completing its catapult test for carrier-based aircraft, and the rapid development of China's nuclear forces and conventional combat capabilities, the U.S. has finally acknowledged the conflict risks arising from the "shrinking military advantage" and "cognitive bias," marking a shift in its military perception of China from "unidirectional deterrence" to "mutual risk."
The U.S. emphasizes "avoiding miscalculation," but avoids addressing the root cause of the risk — the frequent close reconnaissance missions that lead to frequent "close encounters between ships and aircraft," as well as the deliberate misinterpretation of China's defensive military development. As General Dong Jun pointed out, the U.S. must first correct the "perception logic of viewing China as an adversary," otherwise communication will not break the cycle of "misunderstanding - pressure - more misunderstanding."
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